Category Archives: ufos

When Projects Speak

Posted on June 18, 2020 by

Sometimes, when I’m really excited about a project, I let it sit. I go in the sewing room and look at it. I walk away. I go take another look. I walk away again. I’m not procrastinating. I just need … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash June 6, 2020

Posted on June 7, 2020 by

No change in the numbers this week. I went to my LQS today and didn’t buy anything. They had a sale going, but nothing begged go home with me. I’m still plugging away at my three projects: The HST quilt, … Continue reading →

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The June 2020 Short List

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

Another month, another list. I finished two projects in May, A Walk in the Woods and the Hope picture. The rain in May kept me inside a lot. We’ll see if creative projects take a backseat to yard work this … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash May 31, 2020

Posted on May 31, 2020 by

No change in the numbers this week. I started working on another UFO. I will not stitch anything down until I make sure all the applique pieces fit like they should. I ditched all my original fabric choices except for … Continue reading →

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April 2020 OMG Finish

Posted on April 23, 2020 by

Finishing Bears With Borders was my OMG for April. I had a marathon sewing session last weekend to finish it up. I needed to move on to something different. My mother bought me the blocks and floss at the Five … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash April 19, 2020

Posted on April 19, 2020 by

Good progress on Bears With Borders this week. I finished the quilting, squared up the top, made the binding and cut the hanging sleeve. If I don’t finish it today, I will tomorrow. I’m counting the fabric out today and … Continue reading →

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April 2020 Short List

Posted on April 3, 2020 by

It’s a new quarter and time for new quarterly and semi-annual goals. I had to make some adjustments to April’s goals because I don’t have supplies for some projects and don’t know when I can get them. I just shifted … Continue reading →

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March 2020 Short List

Posted on March 6, 2020 by

I finished three projects on the list in February. That’s as good as it gets around here. Because I’m setting quarterly and semi-annual goals this year, I will not choose new projects in the categories with finishes until April. I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash January 19, 2020

Posted on January 19, 2020 by

No fabric in or out this week. The fabric that came with the Sugar Bear Camp pattern was the size of a sheet of copy paper. I don’t count anything in or out smaller than an eighth yard. I figure … Continue reading →

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January 2020 Short List and Q1 Goals

Posted on January 1, 2020 by

Happy New Year! The Short List got a makeover for the new year. The categories now align with my quarterly goals instead of the more random categories of something old, something new, a handwork project, and creative play/design. I’ve used … Continue reading →

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